pppfipp Wr I DO YOU WANT ANYTHING? ONE CENT A WORD IS ATX IT COSTS YOU to I vquire THROUGH THE DISPATCH. FORTY-SIXTH YEAR R0B1NSQNJWEAKENS. He Writes a Letter to Dalzell Proposing That Both "Withdraw From tho CONTEST OF TIIE CLUBS. The Senator-Congressman Says He Das His Opponent Beaten, hnt Is Willing to Be a SACRIFICE FOR PARTY HARMONY. An Innocent Little Two-to-One Combina tion Scheme Suggested for the Selection of the Winner. TEE HTTSEUEG CANDIDATE IS SHT, And His Friends Arc More Than Confidsnt lie Will Bold the Victory That Tlity Say They Hare Already Won for Hira. CLITICS TiTEOrGHOtT THE STATE AM) NATION tSPECIAL TEt.FGRAM TO TIIE DISPATCH. Philadelphia, Aug. 24. Congressman elect John 1. ltobinon has forwarded to Congressman John Dalzell the following letter, looking toward the withdrawal of both from the contest for the Presidency of the State League of 1'epublican Clubs under certain conditions and in the interest of party harmony: lion John DiUrn, rittrtmrg. Pa.: Deai: me I have noticed in a report of your very able speech delivered before the ork Republican Club, that you say: "The interests of boewho arc candidates for Laguo honors are of but littlo importance; the interests of the Republican party are of transcendent importance." I have, every reason to believe that on these remarks you are correctly reported, and it is to your credit that you have taken such high, ground. You it ere not present at the meet ing of the late State Convention at Harris burg, and you at o perhaps not aware of tbe veil" strong desire expi esed by the Repub licans there assembled from all over the fctatc for HARMONY IN THE FAIITY BANKS and the success of our State ticket this fall. The nominations, made by that convention, sre of such an excellent character and have met with such cordial support from Repub licans throughout the State, that the situa tion appeals for the surrender of all per sonal ambitions and struggles within tho party In the interest of unanimous action nnd success. Viewing the matter in this light, and feeling the cogency of tho appeal for harmonious action on all sides, 1 ask "yon, not fearing in the least tho result at Scranton, if it docs not behoove us both to withdraw! I therefore make this proposition to you: Both you and myself withdraw from the contest and Jet eachono or us, or his duly authorized representative, in conjunction with the present President of the State league, agree to suggest to the Scranton convention the name of n. candidate around whom all our friends and all Republicans cm unanimously rally. Awaiting your re ply, I am, dear sir, very truly yours. Joux B. Ronixsoit. NOT A WITHDRAWAL TKT. Congressman Robinson, when interviewed this evening, said: "This is not to be in terpreted that I have withdrawn from the f.gbt at all, but rather as a suggestion of mutuality looking toward party unity. If J!r. Dabell docs not see fit to accept the proposition, the contest in which we are now engaged will be continued. I feel ab Folutcly asMired of my position. I have nearly two-thirds of all regular clubs for me at present. "The Executive Committee is overwhelm ingly in my iavor and will unquestionably mstam the action excluding mushroom clubs. This action was taken without any suggestion of mine and for the good of the League. It has met with favor nearly everywhere. I merely write this letter to my opponent to show to the Republicans all over the State that I am more deeply inter ested in the success of the State ticket than I am in any political advancement for my self." DALZELL BEADS IT TWICE, But He "Will Stay In the Fight Until the Finish at Scranton. A DisrATCH reporter called at Mr.Dalzcll's residence at a Lite hour last night. Mr. Dal zell had been indisposed for several days and had retired. He consented, however, to be seen for n few moments. He had not yet received Mr. Robinson's letter, and when shown a copy read it over carefully, twice. When asked bis opinion of it nnd what the tenor of his reply would be, he said: "I have not yet received any such lotter, therefore cannot say what my answer would be." "Would vou consider sich a proposition?" "I cannot say, I refuso to bo interviewed about a letter which I have not seen." "Then w o can say that yon aro still in the fight?" "Yes, indeed, you can safely say that." Friends of the Pittsburg candldato seen last night aro confident that ho will stay in the contest until the finish, and claim that they have tbe tight already won. DALZELL'S OWN TOWN SAFE. Six Braddock Clubs nave Elected Dele gates Instructed in Ills Favor. rsi-ECIAI. TELEGRAM TO THE DISrATCTI. Braddock, Pa., Aug. 24. During the contest between Congressman Jack Robinson and Dalzell for President of the State league of Republican Clubs, it was Intimated that Mr. Dalzell would not be able to even secure tbe dclegatos of his own town. That the opposite was the case Is fully demonstrated in tbe fact that six clubs of this place have elected delegates to the con vention with instructions to suppoit Dal zell. The last club to name its delegates is the Lapsley Guards. TEE POLITICAL PHASE "Which the State Financial Investigation Is Xow Fast Assuming. rsrEriAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.! llAnitisnciio, Aug. 24. Senator Monaghan, of Schuylkill, and Representatives Fow and Skinner, the Democratic members on tho committee appointed to inquire into tho business of the State Treasury and Auditor General's departments, arrived here to night to attend the meeting of the com mittee to-morrow. In order to have a substantial start made in the investi gation, Representative Fow has writ ten to Governor Pattison, Auditor General McCamant, State Treasurer Boyer and ex-State Treasurer Llvsey, inviting them to appear at tho meeting to-morrow. ' " . f.1 Hf k"- , .-.-'. w . "'nuiv nuc prut a uHRn - Hm In his opinion subpoenas ought not be nec essary to insure the presence of these peo ple. Governor Pattison telegraphed Repre sentative Fow from White Sulphur Springs to-day regretting his inabllttv to appear be fore the committee to-morrow, ana inquir ing when the next opportunity would bo given him to testily. A report i being circulated to-nicht that George Handy Smith will airive on Wednes day and that m consequence tho Republican members of the committee will endeavor to adjourn tho meeting to-morrow until he is ready to meet with it as its chairman. Tho Democrats will tight any effort at delay and arc ready for several days' sitting to further the investigation. State Treasurer Boyer is said to have expressed a desire to appear before tho committee to-morrow. ALLIANCE LEADERS HIT. A SCATHING ATTACK MADE ON THEM 111 CONGRESSMAN TIIXMAN. President Tollc Denounced as a Puppet and Mucune as a Double-f3yed Villain and Everything but a Horse Thief Hot Shot for Cleveland Also. ISrECIAL, TELEGRAM TO TnF. DISPATCH. Columbia, S. C, Aug. 24. Congress man George D. Tillman delivered a politi cal speech at an Alliance gathering in Edge field county, which "contained probably the most scathing attack on the National Alli ance leaders that has yet been uttered in public. Referring to the free coinage craze, Mr. Tillman said: "If Cleveland, who betrayed his party on the silver question, had ex erted the influence of his oflice lie might have had the free coinage of silver, but suppose he could not have had the bill adopted by a little order of three lines, he could have compelled the Secretary of the Treasury to coin 4,000,000 of silver a month; that would have put 52 a head more in circulation, but he would not do it, and some Southern Democrats are hurrahing for Cleveland." Concerning the N-jtional Alliance leaders, Mr. Tillman said: "I know them all; they are a sorry set. Polk I believe is a good man, but the demon of ambition is whisper ing in his car that ho might be the Presi dents candidate of the Third party, hence he has gone over to the sub-Treasurv scheme and Is hobnobbing with the Third party. He Is as potter's clay lu the hands of Macunc, an ex-Republican, but who l a Republican to-day. lie was appointed Chairman of the National Alliance Executive Committee, so that he was the boss dog, making and ex ecuting laws. He was the great 'lam.' Ho Issued orders and popped his whip. "Gentlemen, if God Almighty ever stamped villain on tho lace of any man when He sent him out to warn an unsus pecting world against him, He did It when He created Macune. He has an eye like a serpent, a countenance like a lox, with the nerve of a lion and the honesty of a peniten tiary convict. Neither Polk, tho President of the Alliance, or Torrell Isu farmer to-day. They are not Identified with your interests. They are all on the make." Mr. Tillman said the motive of these dem agogues iii starting the sub-Treasury scheme Mas: First, they wanted to continue their sal aries. They were getting the quarter-of-a-dollar assessment, and they wanted to do something to earn it. Second, they intend to break the Solid South. CONSULTING WITH WATEES. General Gregg May He Called Upon to Open tlxj-Cainpalgn at Heading. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Philadelphia, Aug. 24. General David McM. Gregg met Republican StateChalrman Wntres by appointment at the Continental Hotel this afternoon. It was tho first visit of Mr. Watres to this city since his selection as the head of the State Committee. The conference was of a purely informal charac ter. Nothing definite was decided upon in the absence of Captain John W. Morrison. Headquarters were only opened in a pre paratory way to-day. General Greggsaid: "I have no personal plans respecting the campaign, but itf may be determined upon that Cuptain Morrison and myself shall do a little traveling to. gethcr. That is what I urn hero for to talk over -with Mr. Watres, but there is no pro gramme as yet, and may not be for several days. It Is probable that I shall be called upon toopen the canvass in Reading, my home, where I understand a public mass meeting Is in contemplation. Of course this is very new to me, but tho most enterprising feature Is the number of gratifying assur ances of support coming from both parties at my home. It Is a happy satisfaction' to have them." WINNING THEM BACK. A Big Fight to Bo Organized Against ,the Alliance by Old-Time Members. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCn.l TorEKA, Kan., Aug. 24. The meeting of tho Republican and back-sliding Alliance men, held under tho supervision of ex Attorney General Bradford, was composed of 12 members of the Alliance and People's party and nine Republicans. It was decided that the Republican State League, being the only Republican organization in tho State, should be upheld to carry out the plan for winning back old-time Republicans from tho Alliance. Tho league will first bo asked to organize Republican clubs In every pre cinct in the State. The speech of U. S. Hall, President of the Missouri Farmers' Alliance, aeainst a third party was thought by tho Alliance to be the right kind of doctrine for the Republicans in the Kansas Alliance. A demand will be made upon tho leagnc to have this printed and circulated among tho Alliance men in the State. Tbe opposi tion of Colonel W. A. Harris to tho sub treasury scheme Is also thought to bo n good thing lor the Republicans, and his address to the Leavenworth County Alliance will bo piintcd-with the speech of Piesidcnt IlalL A FARMER'S PLATFORM. Tho Massachusetts Fojple's Party "Will Place a Ticket in the Field. Bostox, Aug. 24. Tho Stato Central Com mittee of tho People's party met here to-day. It was voted to put a State ticket In this Held this autumn. After an extended do bate a platform was adopted. It Indorses, among other planks, tho action of the conferenco held at Cincinnati; demands that United States Treasury notes bea logal tenderand be kept at par by be ing increased or decreased in volume In pro portion to tho population and tho aver ago market price of a given number of commodities; favors tho establishment of postal savings banks: demands the enact ment of laws which will prevent tax dodging and favors a graduated tax upon inheri tances; favors Government ownership of all means of transportation nnd communica tion, and favors the eight-hour day. OHIO EDIT0ES MEET. A Big Broadside Attack to Be Made for McKinley and Protection. ISPECIAL TELEfiUAM TO TnE DISPATCH. Conmncs.Aug.24. The Republican editors of Ohio held a meeting here to-day, which was a revival of the organization which was effected in 1SSS for the purpose of demand ing that the United States Senate investi gate tho charges made against Senator Payne, as to the manner -of his election. There were over 50 editors present, and many sent their regrets. They discussed the issues of the campaign and came to an understanding as to how the several subjects should be handled, and there Is to be a broadsldo attack along tho lino in the Interest of WcKinloy and protec tion. Officers were elected and other busi ness transacted, and it is expected another meeting w ill be held atan early day. BEAVEB DEMOCRATS T0B CLEVELAND. They Also Compliment Pattison and Nominate a County Ticket. Beaver, Aug. 24. Tho Democratic conven tion which met to-day, elected a ticket as follows: Prothonatory, Frank Wisener, son of ex-Sheriff Mark Wisener, Beaver Falls; Jury Commissioner, J N. Groscott, Brighton township: Poorhouso Director, John S. Calhoun, Raccoon township. A resolution complimenting Governor Patti son upon the character of his administra tion; endorsing G rover Cleveland as a candi date for tho Piesidency was unanimously adopted. Campbell's Condition Unchanged. CoLVMCVb, Aug. 24. The condition of Gov- Wp IWfrmg ' Bi&attl). ' u ; -s- I ernor Campbell, whilo not serious, remains about the same and his plans for tho future have not been determined upon. P0WDERLY WILL ACCEPT, There Aro Cliangcs Which He Would like Made In the Constitution. WlLKEsnARRE, Pa., Aug. 24. Thoro having been some doubts whether T. V. Pow derly would accept the Republican nomination lor delegate to tho Constitutional Conven tion, he was interrogated to-day, and re plied: ' "Yes, I will undoubtedly accept the posit ion. I did not seek the honor. Thero .are some changes which I think should be made in tho Constitution, but untlljl have a talk with other delegates I do not care to ex press myself. WRECKED IN A CANON. rATE OF THC COLORADO KTVER. EX PLORING EXPEDITION. The Members of the Party Barely Escape With Their Lives An Attempt Will Be Made to Resume the Ill-Fated Jour ney. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Denver, Aug. 24. The Colorado river exploring party, which left Denver on July 27, has been heard from. According to a private letter received to-night, boat Xo. 1 struck a big rock after the eleventh rapid of the Colorado river had been passed; and was turned bottom side up, all of the material lost and most of the wearing apparel of the occupants. The latter barely escaped with their lives, but at the latest writing were making preparations to blast out the rock and, if the boat should be recovered, continue on tho journoy. Otherwise they cannot go on. One of tho crew of the ill-fated craft is quite forcible in expressing his opinion as to the hard luck encountered. "The thrilling experience of two of the navigators, ho says "began as tbe boat struck. Kane and Jewell were the victims, and their escape from death was little less than miraculous. They wero thrown clear of everything fairly into the mid dle of tho current, disappearing in the surging wnters for 100 feet or more. Their heads no sooner appeared than they were immediately drawn into the rapids and under again. Up they came, soon enough to get a breath and struggle with the next wave, and so they went struggling through four rapids. Jewell went down four times; also did Kane, and each time they thought they never would comenp. They touched bottom twice but they managed to make a rock, both landing over a mile from where the boat struck. Cataract Canon, in which tho accident happened, is known nnd has been counted upon as one of the worst places In the river. It is narrow, and tko current is literally filled with rocks. On either side the solid mass of red sandstone towers to the heavens for a distance of 2,000 feet. . A.TBAIN B0BBEB ABBESTED. Buffalo Police Capture a Bold 'Bandit Wanted in Pennsylvania. 6PECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Bctpalo, Aug. 24. Two detectives hero to day arrested William McDermott, 20 years old. He is a desperate character and the police of Corry, Pa., are anxious to take him into custody. McDermott is charged with train robbery and possibly murder. On Aueust 17 ho entered a train on the Western New York and Pennsylvania Rail road, and, flourishing apalrof big revolvers, commanded every one to holdup their hands. Ho then proceeded to rob the passengers. A description of McDormott was telegraphed to Buffalo, and this afternoon he was arrest ed In a Canal street saloon. He served one term of two years In the Allegany County Jail In this State for burglary and larceny, and at another time served one year and a hnlflnjail for a similar offense. Hislast desperate game was train robbing. After robbing the passengers of their val uables the desperate criminal pounced upon an old man and woman and beat them into unconsciousness. He then shot another woman nnd she now lies In a critical condi tion at Corry. Ho shot at a child, and it, too, was severely wounded. McDermott and two companions, who stook guard at the doors of the coach, then jumped from the train and escaped ,to the woods. After dividing the booty they separated. Tho people of Union City threaten to lynch McDermott if he appears in that town. Ho will be taken back to Corry to stand trial. THE COUNTRY'S VALUATION. A Big Increase Show n In the Absolnte Wealth of the United States. WASnixoTow, Aug. 24. Tho Census Bureau to-day Issued a bulletin on tho assessed val uation of real and personal property of tho several States and Terri tories. The bulletin shows that tho assessed value of all property has increased from $16,802,893,513 in 1SS0 to $24,2i9,689,S04 in 1890. an increase during the decado,of $7,340, E9G,2G1, an amount equivalent to the true value of all property as returned by tho United States census In 1S50 ($7,135,700,228). Should it be found npon tho completion of the Inquiry in relation to tho truo value of all property in tho United States that tho same relation exists In 1890 between assessed valuation and truo valuation as existod in J8S0, tho absolute wealth of tho United States, according to tho eleventh census, may bo estimated at $C2,010,-000,-000, or nearly $1,000 per capita, as against $314 per capita in 1860. $,S0 per capita in 1x70, and $870 per capita in 1SS0. The final returns, showing tho absolute wealth of tho country, will necessarily bo among tho last publica tions of this office. Pennsylvania shows an increased valuation of $909,332,016. .CHILDBEN PLAYED JAIL. The Mystery of the Chest Tragedy at Iron ton IsNowRxplaincd. Irostou, O., Aug. 24. The mystery sur ronndlng tho tragedy of Friday has been cleared up. Wllbor Warn ick, a playmate of tho chil dren, admitted to his mother that Kirko Eurliche nnd a boy named Pemhertou. to- f;cther with himself, whilo playing "Jail," ocked tho unfortunate children in tho chest, and being called to supper shortly after, neglected to let them out. When told that Warnick hnd confessed, the other boys told tho samo story. Tho mothers or tho children are crazo'd with grief, but it is hardly likely that anything will be done hi the matter, as nono of tho boys aro older than S years. THE CZAB IN DENMARK. He Is Greeted by Two Kings 'nnd Several Princes at Copenhagen. CoPEJtHAOEX, Aug. 24. Tho King of Den mark, Christian IX., the Crown Prince of Denmark, Prince Frederick and tho King of Greece, George I., went on board the royal yacht this morning to meet the Czar of Russia. Off tho harbor tho royal yacht ran alongside of the imperial yacht and the Czar was most cordially greeted by the royal party. Soon after landing tho Czar Inspected the guardof honor, commanded by Prince Chris tian, which surrounded the landing place. After this inspection tho Czar proceeded to Fredensburg. AFTER THE WEST INDIA TBADE. Canada's Latest Scheme Proposes the Use of an American Itallroad. Loxdox, Oirr., Aug. 24. A movement is on foot hero looking toward tho extension of trade with the West India Islands, and the route proposed is via tho Cleveland, Louis iana and Nashvlllo Railroad to Florida. The idea is to get up a lino of steamers bo tween Port Stanley nnd Cleveland and thence to tho seaboard by tho road abovo named. SUSAN B. ANTHONY'S SCHEIE. A Project on Foot for a University to Edu cate Both Sexes. Rochester, N. Y, Aug. 24. Miss Susan B. Anthony is authority for the statement that there ie a project to build in this city a new university, which will be co-oducational for the sexes. PITTSBTJRG, TUESDAY, EGAN'S BAD BLUNDER. The American Minister's Course in Chile Very Obnoxious TO THE CONGRESSIONAL PARTY. He Is Charged With Being a Partisan of Dictator Balmaceda. TAMABLE CONCESSIONS GRANTED HIJI FROM A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. "Washington, Aug. 24. The news of the advance of the troops of the Con gressional party in Chile and of a battle with the army of Dictator Balmaceda near Valparaiso occasioned much excitement among South Americans here to-day, and great interest among all classes of people, especially of tbe officials of the State Department. These last, and the officials at the Chilean Legation, were not a little anxious, though the Chilean Minister, in conversation with the correspondent of The DisPATCn, affected to treat lightly and contemptuously any suggestion of a possibility of success for the "Insurgents," as he insists upon calling them. The officials of the State Department are solicitous, on account of the policy they have pursued in recognizing the represent atives of the Dictator and refusing all of ficial recognition of the accredited repre sentatives of the Constitutional Govern ment. The manner in which this blunder was made possible, through the partisan stand taken by Minister Egan, and the mis information furnished by him, was first de tailed in this country in these telegrams and afterward confirmed from various sources. C1IAP.GES AGAINST EGAN. Charges against Minister Egan have not formally been presented to the State De partment, for the reason that those who would have made the charges were refused official audience. This The Dispatch cor respondent learns from what appears to be unquestionable authority. The charges Intended to be made are that Egan had S remises of valuable concessions, ostensi ly In the Interest of tho United States, but really In his own, and that his son had been giveu a lncrative berth on a railroad being built, through the influence of Balmaceda. Up to a late hour no news of the battle be fore Valparaiso had been received, and the Chileans at the legation and the forlorn group of unrecognized representatives of tho Constitutional party, at their head quarters, wero anxiously awaiting some word of what the legation people claim must bo a decisive battle. Mr. Jnlio Foster, Secretary of tho Congressional Representa tives, was confident that Balmaceda would be defeated, bnCit not, he declared that the war would be prolonged till victory was won bv the Constitutional party. Tho cap ture of Fort Callao, outside ot Valparaiso would, he said, mean the overthiow of Balmaceda. VAI,PATJAISO THE NEXT. "Naturally," said Mr. Foster to The Dis patch correspondent, "I wonder how we can hope to win -with double our numbers against us, but you must remember that the troops of Balmaceda are not loyal to his dic tatorship. A large number of them are really devoted adherents of our party, who have been forced into the servico by brutal coercion, merely to savo their lives. Wo have a myriad of friends In Valparaiso. "I shall be surprised if the next nows is not that there has been an uprising in Val paraiso, and rebellion among the troops, in lavor of our party. This with the brilliant advance of our troops almost to the walls of A'alpaaaiso, would surely result la a grand victory for the people ot the legitimate and Republican Government. Of course there is a possibility of a reverse. Wo have been dw pending largely on tho popnlarity .of Our cause and the ropugance folt toward a brutal dictatorship by all who respect popu lar, democratic government. THE COURSE OP UNCLE SAM. "Wo have been misrepresented abroad, and villainously so in North America.but wo have gone steadily on without the murder of our enemies or conscription of unwilling persons for soldiers. Every man in our army is a patriot, a Republican. A great blow to us has been our treatment by tho Government of the United States. It may havo been excusable at the outset for that Government to champion a former President before the truth In regard to the trouble was known, and upon tho repre sentations of a partisan and interested min isterial agent. "Thero has been no oxcuso for months for a continuation of such recognition, and tho entire diplomatic world Is wondering at the snectacle of the Stato Department of this great republic persisting in its moral and- omciai support oi a tyrannical ana mur derous dictator, who has trampled upon the Constitution, on every law and on Congress; who has depoed every official not support ing him; murdered and imprisoned patriots: abolished thepress and freedom of speech; enabled to do so simply becauso he poized upon tno mncninery oi war.unu naa enougu followers to use It to intimiduto and overawe the people nt largo. SOMETHING BACK OP IT. "While monarchic countries have remained neutral, the United States have espoused tho side of tho absolute tyrant, and we, the rep resentatives of the constitutional, popular Government party, havo been ignored and insulted, tho officials of your 8tate Dopart incnt rctusing oven to speak to us. "Thero -is something back of it all, which will come to tho surface some day I sup pose, but it is decidedly irritating that we should bo so treated by a Ropublican gov ernment. Wo will surely win In the end, and Balmaceda will certainly answer for his deeds with his life, or go Into exile, and then I suppose Minister Egan will look for favors from tho Constitutional Government, and your Stato Department will conclude to rcc ognlzo us." SIXTY YOUNG MEN MASSACRED. They Woro Butchered by Balmaccda's Orders for Holding a Meeting. Hamburg, Aug. 21. A dispatch to tho Hamburger Oorretpondenze from Santiago says that on tho 19th inst. CO unarmedyouths belonging to good families, whilo holding a political meeting, woro massacred by a de tachment of cavalry by order of President Balmaceda. BALMACEDA'S TUBN NOW. An Unconfirmed Report That Ho Has Won a Slight Victory. Lima, Aug. 24. A Valparaiso tolcgram re ports that Balmaccda's army at Vina del Mar has l epulsed an insurgent attack, but this report is not confirmed. The telegram adds that Balmaceda has or dered all the available forces in the provinco ot Valparaiso to concentrato nt the capital, nnd 4,000 troops stationed at Coquimbo to proceed against Iqniquo. PEBU'S CABINET RESIGNS. An Interpellation in Began! to an At tempted Bevolt Causes the Crisis. Lima, Aug. 24. The Peruvian Cabinet has resigned, the Ministers having refused to answer tho Senate's interpellation in re gard to the attempted revolt of December 3. A new Ministry has been formod, with Senor Borgono aB Premier and Minister of War. Senor Elnoro as Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Senor Cabajal as Minister of Finance. NO OFFICIAL CONFIRMATION Of tho Chilean Battles Has Been Becelved in London. Losdox, Aug. 24. No official confirmation of the reports of recent fighting in Chilo has been received in London. The responsible representative of tho Chilean Government said to-day that the reports are so alarming that if thoro is any foundation for them the cuuso of tho regular Government is lost, but in his opinion tho facts are greatly ex AUGUST 25, 1801. aggerated In tho interests of cortain agitators. Referring to tho Espieglo allalr, the repre sentative said the published story is sub stantially correct. Balmaceda, ho said, v. as authorized by a special law passed by Con gress to remove 35 tons of silver from Val paraiso to Montevideo, nnd tho commander or the Espieglo was fully cognizant of this law. THE ART OF KILLING. CHINA PROFITING BY THE LESSONS OF WESTERN NATIONS. The Remarkable Speech of a Governor of tho Flowery Kingdom America and China Will Be at tho Fore-Front of tho World. tSPTCIAL TELEGRAM TO TnE DISPATCn. New York, Aug. 24. The American colony of Amoy, China, celebrated the Fourth of July with lots of gunpowder and a banquet given by the United States Con sul, Edward Bedloe, at the Consulate. A private letter from Amoy reached New York to-day and gave an extract from the speech delivered on that occasion by Tsin Chin Chung, the Governor of the province. Tsin Chin Chung's speech was a remarkable one in many ways, and it attracted attention in the foreign colony of Amoy, as indicating the estimate by a clever man, of China's re lation to the rest of the world. Tsin Chin Chung was called upon to respond to the toast, "The Emperor of China." In part he said: "It is difficult for a European to appreci ate the breadth and depth of the. meaning of this toast to the Chinese mind. It includes the family, language, race, nation and the ciown. It includes literature, law, morals and a history of 50 centuries. China, having followed her own principles of advancement during moro than 5,000 years, is now com pelled to change and move along European channels. She bas begun to own steamships and railways. Her telegraph system now covers every province. Shehasatlast mills, forges and toundries like those of Sheffield and of Pittsburg. "China is to-day learning that lesson In ed ucation which Europe has obliged her to learn, the art of killing; the science of arm ies and navies. Woe, then, to the world if the scholar, profltine by his lesson, should apply it in turn. With her freedom from debt, her inexhaustible resources, and her teeming millions, this empire might be the menace, if not the destroyer, or Christen dom. "No matter what happens, it needs no pro phetic gift to know that the twentieth cen tury will see at the fore-front of the nations of the world China in the East and America in the West. Well may we pray that for tho welfare of humanity their presence will bo as peaceful and upright as they are to-day." A TOUGH MAN'S END. Shot to Death After Interfering With An other Man's Supper. rSPECIAt TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH.l Quikcey, Fla., Aug. 24. A. K. Allison, Jr., was shot and fatally wounded by C. A. Gee in Cornwallis' saloon. Allison had been drinking for two days and had become in volved in other difficulties during that time. Allison went Into the room where Geo was eating snpper. While In the room he cut up tho cover of the table on which was Gee's supper and threw a portion of the meal around the room, at the same time cursing Gee. Gee then left the room, going up stairs, where he has a dental office. Here he pro cured his pistol and horsewhip. Going into tho barroom where Allison was he com menced striking Allison with the whip. Alli son then turned as If to assault Gee, who then shot, the ball taking effect abovo the eye. Allison was known to be a very dangerons man while drinking, and was the terror of the town. Gee has been arrested. Both parties are well known. Allison is the son of ex-Governor A. K. Allison, of this State. Gee was put under bonds and left town be fore Allison died. GRANGERS' CHAUTAUQUA. A Meeting to Dlscnss a Proposed Educa tional Institution at Mt. Gretna. Harrisbcrg, Aug. 24. A meeting of the Grangers' Chautauqua will be held in this city on Wednesday to dlscnss a plan to found an educational institution at Mt. Gretna. The proposed Institution will pay particular attention to the needs of tho .farmers' sons and daughters. All the branches of scientific farming, tho beauti fying of the rural homes and making coun try life attractive, as well as educntionnl subjects, will be taught. Classes will be or ganized in all parts of tho country. The committee having In charge the ar rangements for tho joint convention of the labor unions and the lodges of the Farmers' Alliance of Danphin county, anticipate a large gathering. The convention will bo held In the Court House September 0. Two candidates for delegates to tho constitu tional convention will be nominated. OYSTER PIBATES ACTIVE. Connecticut Growers Are Fully Determined to Protect Their Beds. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. New Haven, Aug. 24. The oyster pirates aro becoming so active again in tho waters on the Connecticut coast that at a meeting of the trade held in this city last week it was voted to organizo a patrol; buy or lease two or three fast Doats,, arm them and protect tbe oyster beds at all hazards. The roports of the ownei s of several of the more extensive beds show that tho piracy 1s growing. Many of the vessels engaged in it are known, but it is impossible to capture tbcm, on account of the United States laws, which forbid any officer except a United States Marshal from boarding a vessel nt night on the high seas. A BIG DAY FOB IMMIGRATION. Twenty-four Children of a Middle-Aged Foreign Couple Land In Now York. New York, Aug. 24. Mrs. Rebecca Rubcn- stein arrived at the bargo office to-day from Odessa, bringing with her 24 children. Their ages ranged from 1 to 25 years. Tho Rubenstoins are ingoodclicumstan ces, and will settle in tills city. Tho father of this family also accompanied his children to this country. Mrs. Rubenstein is 45 vears old. THE PRESIDENTS MOVEMENTS. His Party Will Leave Saratoga at 8:30 This Morning. Saratoga, Aug. 24. Tho President to-night nttended a reception at the houso of Mr. Pansa. At 9:30 he received tho guests of the hotel in the Grand Union parlor. Secretary Proctor arrived to-night with E. C. Smith, of the Vermont Central Rail road. The special train will leave Saratoga at 8:30 to-morrow morning. THE KAISER HOPES FOR PEACE. If War Breaks Out It Will Not Bo tho Tault of Germany. Berlin, Aug. 24. In a speech at the Merso burg banquet to-day the Emperor said ho would never neglect a chance to promote the interests of agriculture. "Wo ail hopo for peace." he said, "and should warbieak out it will not be our fault." M. FERRY ON FREE TRADE, He Will Remain a Protectionist Till France Is In England's Position. Paris, Aug. 24. M. Ferry, speaking at a banquet nt St. Dieppe to-day, said he hoped 50 years henco protection would so enrich Franco that she would be, liko England, In a position to allow herself tho luxury of be ing a fiec-tradcr. Ex-Senator Harlan III. Burlington, Ia., Aug. 2. Word was brought to this city this evening that ex Senator Harlan, father of Mrs. Robert L. Lincoln.wire of tho United8tates Minister to England, was taken suddenly and seriously ill this atternoon. u --j. t-17i- JJLJI .'-". -.'.. "'' -.t'tl. A'. "..'-1111U.': " mjT-T-'.T.LLl-LlrfJ jgmjMfl TilK ltj . uniiN.i.i3. -if ijy 1 wiiusiM - iiSfra'1 M'KINLEY IN MOEROW. The Tariff Champion in the Alliance Stronghold of Ohio IS LISTENED TO BY THOUSANDS. Some of the -Fallacies of the' Free-Trailer!; Given an Airing. THE OPINIONS OF THE WOOL-GROWERS. SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO TOE DISPATCH. Mt. Gilead, O., Aug. 24. The Morrow Connty Kepublican Convention was held in this place to-day. The occasion, and the fact that Major 3IcKZiuley was billed to speak, brought together a good conconrse. The raw air and threatening weather proved a great disappointment to the people, as not halfoi them were able to hear the speech. A grandstand had been erected in the pub lic square, but it was too cold for the at tendance, and the Major has no hankering to enter into competition with the wintry blasts. His voice is too precious, and will be needed badly before the battle is over. Campaigning in Ohio is not the picnic that the unimated would imagine. With bad grub and poor hotels as a common enemy, the orators and scribes lead a pretty tough" existence. Salt pork and warm bread are the favorite dishes in the country dis tricts, and the fellows with a weak stomach turn away with saddened hearts. But these rustic nooks are teeming with valuable votes and they can't be ignored. If the Republicans would win this tall, the whole State must be carefully nurtured, as the fanner cares for his crops. AN ALLIANCE STRONGHOLD. Morrow county is one of the strongholds of the Farmers' Alliance and the People's party. The Alliance leaders insist that their organization is non-partisan, but it can't be denied that many of them are ad herents ot the new party. Secretary Craw ford, of the People's party, used to live in Iberia, a few miles from this place, but he recently moved to Galion, which is more of a railroad rown, and easier reached. Tho Alliance in Ohio first saw tho lisht of dav at Iberia, and it has grown to snch an extent that thev claim they now have a member ship of 40,000 in tho State. The Industrial Union is similar to the Alliance, but It is a secret organization. They number, if their reports are correct, about 12,000 in Ohio. Morrow is a Republican county with a nominal majority. It is also the second wool-erowimr countv in tlm State. II. S. Friflith, a Republican editor, thinks if the election wore bbld to-morrow that the third party would poll between 300 to 400 votes In the county. Most of these votes, he says, would coma from tho Repub lican ranks. A DROP IN WOOL. The farmers had it preached to them that under the new tariff they would get 40 cents per pound for their wool, when in reality the price has dropped 2 cents. The new party managers charge tho tariff with this dire result, and this accounts for their strengtli in this section. Mr. Griffith hones that bv next November their vote can bo cut down to 200. County Commissioner nershler, a promin ent Democrat, is working hard for the third party.but tho Republicans think his sincerity is only alleged. They believe when the proper times comes, and ho has pulled the wool over the people's eyes about tho tariff and nn honest dollar, he will cast his ballot lor Governor Campbell. One of tho leaders and lecturers of tho third party in this portion of tho state Is Miller Purvis, an ex-Republican and tho editor of a relorm paner. He savs he wan converted to the doctrine of free trade lu trying to prove that the tariff was tho best thing for the country. Mr. Miller states that the position of the Republicans on the cur rency question will defeat them this fall. He helleves freo silver will cure many of the ills, both real and imaginary, from which tho country is suffering. A TEXT FOR M KINLET. Mr. Miller wanted to know if tho tariff Is not a tax why it is that with free sugar tho price hasgono down. Major McKinley over heard the lemark and ho took it for his text in tho afternoon. Ho answered the question fully and to tho point. Tho Major said that after experimenting nnd fostering, it was found impossible to raise sugar in sufficient quantities in theUnitedStates to supply the demand. In 1890 the homo output wus less than it was 40 years ago." Out of every 100 pounds of sugar consumed in the States only eight are raised at home. Major McKinley always mingles with tho people freely wherever he goes, and his per sonal magnetism has a good deal to" do in bracing up faltering Republicans. The meeting this afternoon was held In the town hall. Tho room will comfortably scat 1,000 people, but fully 1,300 were packed like sar dines In the place. Tho aisles and stage wero jammed, and the many who couldn't get in went away disappointed. AN EXCITABLE TEOrLE. Tho temperament of tho citizens is differ ent here from what it 13 on tho Western Re serve. In this section they arc not so calm and more excitable. Their applause, there tore, at times was deafening. The Major was Introduced by C. H. Wood, the chair man of the convention, as the next Governor of Ohio and the next President of the United States. This elicited a mighty yell from the audience. Tho tariff disciple in his speech devoted himelf to the issues of tbe campnign. He explained how a short dollar would hurt tho working people the most. John Sherman says the manufacturers under free silver could easily advance their prices to make up for the depreciated currency, but it wonld take a long time be fore the laboring classes conld havo their wages advanced to the present basis. They would find themselves paid In a short dollar, which which would not buy the same amount of the necessaries of life that 100 cents do now. Throug the labor organizations an effort would be made at once to pnsn up wages, but workmen know this is npt as easily done as said. THE FORCES TO TIGHT. The Major remarked that they were dis cussing the tariff more in Canada and Eng land than In America. He said he wouldn't tight another" tariff" bill through Congress for all the offices in the gift of the people. The Republicans had arrayed ngalnst them all Europe, tbe Democratic party and a few Mugwump manufacturers in New England. This statement was received with laughter and great applause His talk on tho wool business had n sooth ing effect on the farmers in the audience. He repeated what has already appeared In The Dispatch on this subject. To show how intelligent -men had been fooled by the tariff scare last fall, he cited the case of a retail merchant who ordered the entire stock of needles of a Cincinnati wholesale house. The wholesaler was curious to know what was his object in buying so many. Ho re plied that the McKinley bill had put up the price, and ho wanted to be in on tho profit. The truth is that the duty on sewing needles was knocked off, and tho poor Tetaller, a wiser man now, lost heavily on his invest ment. VIEWS OP WOOIGEOWERS. As this Is a wool-growing section,I talked with a number of farmers about the in creased duty on this product and what they thought about it. Fow were discovered who weio disgruntled over the condition of tho market. William Martin, one of tho most in telligent of the grangers seen, said: "A nelirhbor of mine owes me some moncv and has 250 pounds of wool to sell. He is a Democrat. 1 sold all my wool and got 23 cents per pound for It. I know the price In Canada is only 17 cents. My neighbor can get the same amount for his product that I receiveu ior mine, in mixing nuous mo Srice he had to admit if it were not for the nty of 11 cents a pound on wool, he wouldn't be able to get 23 cents for it, but the Canadian rate of 17 cents wonld prevail. In Australia and Canada, with their cheap land and labor, one man enn look after BOO sheep, when it would take five men to do tho same work in this country. THE WAGES IN SWEDEN. "I was born in Sweden, and I know what rates of wages aro paid over there. In Stock holm, skilled mechanics, engaged in build ing ships, receive a crown, or about 20 cents per day. My father kept a provision store. Tho cost of living is not much cheaper than in America. I remember one of these me chanics would havo to work a half day to made enough to buy a pound ofbnttcr, orn little salt pork. Think ofa skilled workman havinir to do that in this countv. Thev wouldn't put up with it. While the men were getting such low wages, the ship build ers wero earning enormous profits. "Talk about tho tariff in America pro ducing monopolies and trnsts, our peoplo don't know what n leal and bloated money monopoly is. To learn something about com binations of this sort they shonld goto freo trade Norwav and Sweden. When a shiD was launched the owners of the yard were in the habit of giving the men what they called a- picnic. 1 went to one, and 1 will never forget tho impression I car ried away. A few narrow boards wore put up for tables, and on them were piled boiled potatoes Without the jackets removed and black rye bread. They had a little cheap brandy nnd wino to drink. The workmen thought they were well off, and were having a good time. Things maybe lower on the other sldo of tho Atlantic than they aro here, but what good does It do tbe people when they haven't the money with which to buy? They don't make it." FORGED A PITTSBURGER'S NAME. A Prominent Richmond Real Estate Agent Placed Under Arrest, Richmokd, Aug. 24. W. E. Dcchild, a prominent real estate agent, was arrested to-dny, charged with forging tho namo of .1. L. Ludwig, or Pittsburg, to two negotiable notes for tho sum of $1,700. The Name That Was Porgcd. Tho only J. L. Ludwig in tho Pittsburg directory is an electrical engineer, and lives on Craig street, near Center avenue. The abovo dispatch from Richmond was received too late to secure Mr. Ludwig's version of the affair. MANUFACTURERS MAKE PEACE. The Flint Glass Grinders' Scalo Signed by the Mlllvllle, N. J., Firm. Millville, N. J., Aug. 24. Thomas F. Austin, of the National Exccntivo Board, and a committee from tho local union had a conference here to-day with the representa tives of Whitall, Tatum & Co., glass manu facturers, at the conclusion of which tbe firm signed the flint-glass grinders' scale for the next season. Tho grinders will resume work in a few days. He Produces IScw Sworn Tes timony to Prove That He Was Innocent of tho CATFISH mm BUEGLAEY. The Statement of Teller E. A. Smith Abont the Big Bills' COMPARED WITH HIS EYIDEXCE. Warden Wright Rushes to the City When lie Reads the Storj. MILLER DETERMINED TO CLEAE HIMSELF The exclusive publication of James "W. Miller's startling story in The Dispatch yesterday was almost the sole topic of con versation on the streets, and especially in police circles. The story was not unex pected, as the police and many of Miller's friends knew he wonld take the first oppor tunity of procuring a vindication. Thou sands of persons who heretofore paid little attention to criminal matters read it with unalloyed interest, and it convinced hun- . dreds that the man is working in a good cause and deserves success. All who read the interesting narrative could but admire the indomitable pluck shown by Miller in his efforts to -clear his name of the charge of robbery and torturing old man Connors and his wife. Two of the most interested in the case were Warden "Wright, of the Western Pen itentiary, and Hoger O'Mara. The publica tion of the story brought Warden Wright to the city yesterday afternoon. About 4 o'clock he dropped into Central police sta tion to see Mr. O'Mara. The two left the station and went over to the Assistant Superintendent's private office in CityHalL THE WARDEN INTERVIEWED. They were closeted thereabout half an hour, presumably talking over the Miller affair. When they came out the Warden was as.ked what he thought about Mr. Miller's story. 'I don't think anything," he replied. "My duties consist of holding prisoners un til their terms are up, and recapturing any who get away. I have nothing to do with the merits of the cases on which they are committed." "Mr. Miller makes some statements abont being ill-treated in the Penitentiary. Do yon propose making any reply to them?" "So. As long as I am satisfied that no such things occurred I make it a point to pay no attention to stories ol that nature." "The trouble with the warden," remarked Mr. O'Mara, "is that he is entirely too lenient with his prisoners." "Just as an incident, continued Warden Wright, "let me tell you of one case in which Mr. Miller was not punished as he should have been." The Warden then went on to tell how a short time after 3rr. Miller had been .. brought back from Canada he in soma way secured keys with which he opened . his own ceil and then let out three other prisoners. One of the keepers in the penitentiary, who very much resem bles the Warden, saw them at liberty in the corridor. The men saw him also, and thought it was the Warden. The keeper started away to get help, and Miller, seeing the game was up, mado the other men get back into their cells. Warden Wright was soon on the scene and confronted Miller. "Would you like to have the keysl" said Miller laughing. "1 would," said the Warden. "Do you think yon could find them!" "No." MILLER'S EXTREME COOLNESS. "Well, then,'!sald Miller, "since I did not get any use out of them myself, and since, in thft -nlnno tliorarn nnw hidilnn. thnv nm certain to be found and probably used for, tho escape of some other prisoner, I wilt show you." Miller then led tho way to a big double cell used as a keeper's oflice, and produced the kevs from the inside of tho water cooler. where he had hidden them after opening tbe cells. He calmly explained that the man who put the ice in the" cooler the next morn ing would havo doubtless found the keys and made his escape. "Miller was not punished for this offense," said the Warden. "Ho was never confined in the dungeon except ono day." "Hero is the man," continued the Warden, laying his hand on O'Mara's shoulder, "who worked night and day to capture Miller and who deserves the greatest credit for his work." Mr. O'Mara smiled at tho words, but when asked what he tbonght of tho now devclop ments in tbe case, said he had very little to say. "It seems to me" said he "that all this evi dence now being talked about to prove Mil ler's innocenco should have been produced at the trial. I felt at the time that the ver dict of the court was correct and believe so yet. This talk Is all bosh." There are many queries as to why James W. Miller did not attempt to prove his inno cenco long ago. In answer to the abovo query Miller said he had neither time to de vote to it nor ino money necessary to spend in gathering the evidence, as it was n constant struggle to keep on his feet and his baslness required every moment of his time. It was only when at tacsed through tho woman to whom he was engaged and in answer to her appeal that he undertook the task. SAYS HE ACTED ON ADVICE. Furthermore, a year ago, when he pro posed to do this, Roger O'Mara, In tha presence of B. C. Christy, advised him not to, as bo had lived it down and that it would militate against his present standing, but if at any time ho chose to undertake, tho task he (O'Mara) would assist him in every way in his power. One of the documents which had come into the possession of The Dispatch yester day as the result of tho publication of Mil lers story is tho exemplified record of Clarion county, dated August B, 1SS, tha Commonwealth of Pennsylvania vs. James W. Miller. It is a transcript of the docket of R. R. McGregor, Justice of tho Peace, filed among the records and (proceed ings of the Court of Quartor Sessions in the County of Clarion. Tno charge is felonious assault, John Connors, Sr., prosecutor. Ie states that on January 27, 1SP3, tha Grand Jury unus "riot a true mil." j. u. Gwinn was foreman. Tho affidavit goes on to state that before the Justice of the Peace in and for said county nt East Brady, in said county, personally came John Connors, tha elder, who being duly sworn according to law. deposeth and sayctb as follows: AFFIDAVIT OF JOHN CONNOR. "I am 81 years of age, a resident of Madison township in said county on tho night of i March 23, 1881, four or more men having; '-1 their faces partially masked, forcibly en tered my dwelling house while my wlfo and I wero in the sitting room, and Informed ma that they were officers of the law in search tt (nnntflrfHt mmiflv whth thuv nrotnnfl.rl wflj cancelled in mv hnnm. I told them If j they wero officers of the law, they knew v uieir uiujr, ur Munu lu luut uueu. utsy demanded tho key to my safe which I refused to deliver up. They asked mo to show them where my money was, but I refused. Ono of the masked men drew a revolver and. pointing It at my head threatened to shoot me if I did not show tbem where my monev was. I answered that I was an old man and, could not live much longer, and they could A .-
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